30Mar 2017

MONTE CARLO MODELING OF A 252CF-BASED DETECTION SYSTEM FOR LANDMINES

  • Al-Baha University, College of Science &Arts in Al -Mikhwah, Department of Physics, Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia
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Simulations using Monte Carlo N-particle transport code MCNP5 were carried out to model a 252Cf-based system for detection of buried landmines. The study explores the performance of the neutron backscattering methods in providing elemental characterization for the buried landmine. The net elastically back-scatted (EBS) neutron energy spectra at both fast and thermal neutron ranges were calculated. The net (EBS) neutrons from the major constituent elements of a landmine simulant (TNT) have shown definite structures that can be used for identification of buried landmines.

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[Nassreldeen Elsheikh. (2017); MONTE CARLO MODELING OF A 252CF-BASED DETECTION SYSTEM FOR LANDMINES Int. J. of Adv. Res. 5 (Mar). 1671-1676] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com

Nassreldeen Elsheikh
Al-Baha University, College of Science &Arts in Al -Mikhwah, Department of Physics, Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia

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Article DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/3677      
DOI URL: https://dx.doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/3677

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